psycomac Posted June 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I searched but the only thread I could find was from 2009....does NCL (and Jewel specifically) still serve the chilled fruit soups? I haven't seen them listed on any menus people have been posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted June 22, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I searched but the only thread I could find was from 2009....does NCL (and Jewel specifically) still serve the chilled fruit soups? I haven't seen them listed on any menus people have been posting. We had them last summer on the Jewel (in the buffet only), and again on the Star in November 2012 but NOT on the Pearl in April 2013. We were told the chilled soups had been dropped from their menus. Boo! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medtech2 Posted June 22, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I searched but the only thread I could find was from 2009....does NCL (and Jewel specifically) still serve the chilled fruit soups? I haven't seen them listed on any menus people have been posting. People keep talking about them but I have yet to see them on the ships I have been on, and I even asked in the buffets and got shrugs as responses. If you go to your M & G and the F & B or Chef is there, please ask them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted June 22, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Not in the dining room. When they eviscerated the menus, cold soups disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacepotatoes Posted June 22, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 22, 2013 They are not on the MDR menus anymore. I thought they were still available at the buffet but I've seen many people report that they couldn't find them. That is disappointing, I enjoyed the soups a lot on the Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted June 22, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I asked a F&B director awhile back...when soups disappeared..he said they were no longer on the menus ..:( ...reports after that..mentioned occasional "sightings" on buffet by desserts...so I guess it was sporadic...I personally did not see any on my last cruise.. I always liked the savory cold soups ...was not a fan of sweet ones.... I would have thought the cold soups would be an asset for MDR--as one more thing that did not have to come to table hot...making storage and serving easier...but what do I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted June 22, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 22, 2013 During our ship tour on the Sun this month I mentioned to Chef St Clair how much we missed the chilled soups. Several other tour members chimed in and one lady said they were the reason her group chose Norwegian over other lines. Chef St Clair said, no problem, we have chilled soup. What kind would you like.... then said, we'll have chilled strawberry soup waiting for you for dinner this evening. Just tell your server it will be at Four Seasons / Seven Seas galley. He made good on his word and it was waiting for us. It was delicious :) Here is a photo of the soup And here is a photo of our wonderful galley kitchen guide Chef St Clair who made chilled soup happen for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunolvr Posted June 22, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 22, 2013 During our ship tour on the Sun this month I mentioned to Chef St Clair how much we missed the chilled soups. Several other tour members chimed in and one lady said they were the reason her group chose Norwegian over other lines. Chef St Clair said, no problem, we have chilled soup. What kind would you like.... then said, we'll have chilled strawberry soup waiting for you for dinner this evening. Just tell your server it will be at Four Seasons / Seven Seas galley. He made good on his word and it was waiting for us. It was delicious :) Here is a photo of the soup And here is a photo of our wonderful galley kitchen guide Chef St Clair who made chilled soup happen for us That's great customer service! We also love the chilled soups and hope to be able to enjoy them on the Pearl in September.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJE Atlanta Posted June 22, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 22, 2013 They were not on the Breakaway. :( We asked one of the chefs walking around in the buffet and he told us "no, we are not making them any more." We told him how disappointing that was and he said he's hearing that a lot. C'mon NCL, bring back the chilled soups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted June 22, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I did see some on the Dawn this April, in the Buffet. It must depend upon which ship. My favorite chilled soup is Gazpacho------spicey but yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted June 22, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2013 It is disappointing that NCL has dropped these soups. One of the food things I've always enjoyed on cruises is getting items that I can't get anywhere but a cruise ship - and those soups definitely fall into that category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted June 22, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 22, 2013 [quote=Barb Nahoumi;38867679 It must depend upon which ship. My favorite chilled soup is Gazpacho------spicey but yummy. Love it !! and the watercress and avacado/tomitilo..:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongordon Posted June 22, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2013 My favorite as well! Certainly was a disappointment when I was on the Jewel last January and will miss the chilled soups on the Breakaway as well. You would think that with so many people stating how much they enjoy this on the menu that NCL would bring it back. I just cannot understand why they were removed!! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted June 23, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 23, 2013 It is true they were so popular. Makes me wonder if it a cost issue, cream, labor, etc. Or maybe a food safety standpoint. Just can't believe they would disappear!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fromaz Posted June 23, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Didn't see them on the Jewel, first week of June. We had also enjoyed when last sailed on the Star. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted June 23, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Maybe it depends on what leftover fruit or excess supply they have at the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galliegirlie Posted June 24, 2013 #17 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just got off the Dawn and there were no cold soups in the buffet. I wanted to ask about them at our meet & greet, but the chef was not present during our meeting or at any of the other meet & greet officer receptions we went to. However, I was on the Jade this past January and they did have a different flavor of cold soup each day in the buffet for lunch & dinner. Each chef might handle it differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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